Businessman and former 4th District Representative Mark “Action Man” Vanterpool has announced that he intends to purchase Quito’s Luxury Inn and Restaurant as part of his family’s investment group.
Mr Vanterpool made the announcement on December 12, 2023, at the grand opening of this most recent endeavour, Rock Cafe by Pusser’s on Virgin Gorda.
The Quitos Inn, Gazebo and Event Space totalling approximately 44000 Square Ft of property went up for sale less than 3 years after its grand opening in 2019. According to reports at the time, the main reason for the sale was the decision of proprietor Quito Rymer to begin his retirement.
At the time of the announcement of the sale, Rymer stated that his preference would be for a local buyer for the property.
The hotel closed its doors on January 31st 2021, amid what was a particularly tough tourism season due to challenges related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
“It is with great sadness that we share our difficult decision to close Quito’s Ltd on January 31, 2021, for the season. While we applaud the government for trying to keep the country safe, the protocols and the expense they put on visitors has demolished the tourist industry”, Quitos said in a statement at the time.